Andes - Wikipedia
The Andes extend from south to north through seven South American countries: Argentina, Chile, Bolivia, Peru, Ecuador, Colombia, and Venezuela. Along their length, the Andes are split into several …
Andes Mountains | Definition, Map, Plate Boundary, & Location
Dec 4, 2025 · Andes Mountains, South American mountain system that contains the highest peaks in the Western Hemisphere. One of Earth’s great natural features, the Andes form an unbroken rampart …
Andes Mountains: Home to Rainforests, Volcanoes and Alpacas
Apr 9, 2025 · Andes mountains span over 4,300 miles (6,920 km) across seven countries in South America, featuring diverse ecosystems from rainforests to deserts and iconic peaks like Aconcagua. …
What Is the Andes Mountain Range? - Biology Insights
6 days ago · The Andes Mountains are the longest continental mountain range in the world, forming a continuous highland along the entire western edge of South America. This immense geological …
The Andes - Mountain Field Guide
The mountain range divides into distinct sections: the Northern Andes through Venezuela, Colombia, and Ecuador; the Central Andes spanning Peru and Bolivia; and the Southern Andes extending …
Andes Mountains - WorldAtlas
Oct 26, 2021 · Also referred to as “Cordillera de los Andes” in Spanish, the Andes Mountains is the world’s longest mountain range that stretches for more than 6,999km along the western margin of …
The Andes Mountains - Students of History
The mountain range passes through seven South American countries: Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Chile, and Argentina. The Andes run parallel to the Pacific Ocean, influencing weather …
Facts About the Andes Mountains - Amigos de las Americas
The Andes Mountains are not only one of the longest mountain ranges in the world but also the highest range outside of the Himalayas, making them an important natural landmark and a wonderful source …
Andes Mountains Map - Atlas
The Andes Mountains are the longest mountain range in the world, spanning about 7,000 kilometers (4,350 miles) along the western edge of South America. They stretch from Venezuela in the north to …
Scientists finally find explanation for 5,200 mysterious holes in the Andes
High above Peru’s Pisco Valley, roughly 120 miles south of Lima, thousands of perfectly spaced holes carve a mysterious ribbon across a steep hillside. Known locally as the “Band of Holes ...